City of Markham is growing and there is a lot of opportunity to grow with the City. As an employee in the Engineering Department there is a variety of different projects to look after from park construction to rehabilitating existing intersections. Overall the team and support staff are great to work alongside with. As the City is growing there is not too much precedent for how to go about doing certain things, however this does open the door to creative problem solving and proposing new ideas.

A committed and absolutely professional upper management staff. Staff at all levels were always available to provide expert advice and suggestions. From a governance perspective, I always had confidence in their thoroughness.

I worked as a swim instructor and as a lifeguard part-time. It is a great way as a student to get started and earn some money. However, with all the qualifications and the pay (in comparison with other municipalities) it is not that great.

Depending on who is supervising and managing the team on the day you're working, this job can be a huge learning experience or something you have to grind through. Each week someone on the team brings snacks, which is awesome once you're tired out from teaching classes.

Pros

Great Team and work environment (if the management on the day you work is amazing)

Cons

Swim Instructing - Always in chlorinated water so you become dry and your hair will die

I learned a lot of valuable maintenance skills while working with the City. Learned a bit about weed Identification and the proper way to trim and mow lawns, and the proper way to maintain them through the season.

Working for the City of Markham was very humbling, showed me what how so many people do little things that people don't really notice in making our City a better place. The management was amazing and made the job very easy and did not pressure us when it came to work.

Good environment and helpful co workers.I have learned new systems here at the City.Management is good.workplace culture is positivethe best part is knowing that everyone works hard to make Markham nice, clean and beautiful. Safe place to live and call it home.

its a fun place to work/volunteer. Everyone knows each other, the pickup sports are poorly managed. Also when people rent out the gym the management does not compensate time for the pickup sports. Hardest part of the job is talking to people that are difficult to handle.

Provided day to day direction to customers in the proper sorting and disposal of items at the depot. Removed all items not suitable as recycling material. Conducted job duties in a safe manner in compliance with City/Provincial regulations, codes and procedures. Performed duties such as keeping the site and surrounding area free of litter to ensure the site is acceptable to residences as well as shoveling and laying down salt when it snows.

A good place to work if you want seasonal, contract work.Changes occur frequently. People change positions frequently.lots of time spent setting up and cleaning up.Great place to meet people.Management is somewhat cold to contract and part time employees.Lack of communication and cohesiveness leaves employees feeling neglected and unappreciated.

This job allowed me to expand my skills as a student creating dance programs, while managing and instructing youth in fun exercises and games. My fellow employee's were all very approachable and pleasant to work with, offering guidance and support when necessary. This job is very ideal for students and young adults that like the opportunity to lead, while working with children and youth as well.

Like many municipalities, the City of Markham provides a stable place to work. The compensation and benefits are great! Depending on your job there are limited spots to move up. Positions also rarely come available!

At camp, I learned about working with children and youth. I learned the camp environment is to create a positive and safe place for campers. I enjoyed getting to know each camper and learn about their interests. I am a kid as heart!